Midlevel Planner​/Designer

Midlevel Planner/Designer at Design Workshop

Join Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture firm founded in 1969 and wholly employee‑owned, to shape urban design and planning projects worldwide.

Design Workshop integrates artistic vision, environmental sensitivity, community values, and sound economics to create enduring places. Our philosophy challenges the team to balance these elements in every project.

• Contribute to urban design, community design, site planning, neighborhood design, design guidelines, and form‑based or hybrid code development for a diverse range of public and private clients.
• Collaborate across teams to support design excellence, project planning, communication, and business development efforts.
• Take on increasing project management and leadership responsibilities, with mentorship and support from senior colleagues.
• Bring curiosity, initiative, and an entrepreneurial mindset—helping to strengthen client relationships, elevate project outcomes, and contribute to the firm’s ongoing success.

• Degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Four or more years of professional experience in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, planning, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize marketing, personnel, and project management aspects of the work.
• Goal‑oriented and strategic thinker with a broad, global perspective.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven project management experience.

• Management experience, including effective leadership, mentoring, delegation, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining a firm‑wide perspective and prioritizing effectively.
• Experience leading projects of varying scales, scopes, and types.
• Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and sound business judgment.
• Undergraduate and/or graduate degree from an accredited Landscape Architecture program.
• Landscape Architecture Licensure.
• Master’s degree or dual degrees in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, Architecture, or Planning.

The professional who joins Design Workshop will be expected to establish an immediate presence within the studio, becoming an active and valued collaborator. This individual should thrive in an interactive, workshop‑style environment, demonstrating both a willingness to learn and a commitment to sharing knowledge with colleagues.

Salary range: $70,000 to $85,000, depending on experience and demonstrated contributions. Compensation grows through merit‑based increases, discretionary bonuses tied to firm profitability, and professional advancement awards. Flexible hybrid work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package include paid time off, health, wealth, and well‑being benefits, a 401(k) plan with a 5% company match, and company‑paid disability and life insurance.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

Architecture and Planning